OFFICIAL BRETT THE LIVING LEGEND THREAD

[The Shadow]

Favre didn't even look excited to be there in the press conference.

More so then when he signed with the Jets, that's for sure!

Just marginally.

I hope you are here week 8 when this guy is the laughing stock of the NFL. That is if he isn't in the hospital by then. You can bet based on the comments of the Packers defense, they are head hunting.

LOL you hope I'm here?? Why wouldn't I be?

Sorry, but he will never be the "laughing stock" of the NFL.

Too late. He is (again).

[pbmax]

Conan, Jay and Jimmie will probably skewer him again tonight. He's the NFL version of Brittany Spears.

And when did sports figures/fans care what these people say, really???

Dont kid yourself. He doesn't care what you, the fan, thinks either. He said it himself.

Don't kid yourself....NOT one of them does.....this is a friggen job. A Job.

Not true for everyone. Peyton Manning makes a mint by maintaining a certain public image. Sapp was the same way, only he did not mind being the bad guy. Cris Carter, Steve Young, Mike Golic, TV guys and all the players doing endorsements do not fit your categorization.

Favre was not at Manning's level in terms of endorsements/face time, but its a factor in his future income. Most players don't think about it as it does not impact them financially. For those who can command a payday outside of the game, its matters quite a bit.

[GrnBay007]

Don't kid yourself....NOT one of them does.....this is a friggen job. A Job.

True enough. But many don't go so far out of their way to destroy the relationship they had with an organization and the community.

Now please!! This is just silly. You are saying he went out of his way solely for the purpose of destroying his relationship with the GB Packers and with the community??? You can't truly believe that.

Yes, BF did retire...waffled on the retirement deal for several years. But when it came down to the final call, the Packers did not want him back. How can you be pissed at an NFL player that wants to continue to play? It's like you are saying you are just pissed he didn't end his career with the Packers. And in the end he didn't have the final say in that, remember?

[Chevelle2]

Don't kid yourself....NOT one of them does.....this is a friggen job. A Job.

True enough. But many don't go so far out of their way to destroy the relationship they had with an organization and the community.

Now please!! This is just silly. You are saying he went out of his way solely for the purpose of destroying his relationship with the GB Packers and with the community??? You can't truly believe that.

Yes, BF did retire...waffled on the retirement deal for several years. But when it came down to the final call, the Packers did not want him back. How can you be pissed at an NFL player that wants to continue to play? It's like you are saying you are just pissed he didn't end his career with the Packers. And in the end he didn't have the final say in that, remember?

You are dealing with 2 different things here. The 2nd paragraph is ok, he can play, sure.

The 1st paragraph? Dude said so himself last summer he wanted to stick it to TT.

[Fritz]

Conan, Jay and Jimmie will probably skewer him again tonight. He's the NFL version of Brittany Spears.

And when did sports figures/fans care what these people say, really???

Whether he cares or not is not Germaine to the discussion of whether or not he's the laughing stock of the NFL.

Anybody know where that term comes from? "Laughing stock"?

[b bulldog]

Actually, the way I remember, was Brett pulling the ultimate act of selfishness by flying to GB so he could get the media on his side along with the fans and force TT's hand. He than was told he would have to beat out Rodgers to be the starter and he thought he was above that so he left GB pissed off. The guy is probably one of the most selfish players to have ever played in the NFL, anyone doubt the reports that he did try to help the Lions in giving them info when they played the Packers??

[Bretsky]

Actually, the way I remember, was Brett pulling the ultimate act of selfishness by flying to GB so he could get the media on his side along with the fans and force TT's hand. He than was told he would have to beat out Rodgers to be the starter and he thought he was above that so he left GB pissed off. The guy is probably one of the most selfish players to have ever played in the NFL, anyone doubt the reports that he did try to help the Lions in giving them info when they played the Packers??

It's funny how people remember the scenario in different manners and have heard different takes about what really occured. That is your take. Three other people may spin the details in different ways and all have differing views on how it really went down

[MOBB DEEP]

all the vikings offensive players interviewed said favre was sharp today and that he provides a quiet confidence for the team in general

jared allen is straight slurpn him

[Bossman641]

all the vikings offensive players interviewed said favre was sharp today and that he provides a quiet confidence for the team in general

jared allen is straight slurpn him

More than you?

[Partial]

My god, everyone needs to forget about Brett Favre after 2007 and let this go. He was a great Packer and great for Wisconsin. He's doing soemthing else now and its cool.

[Bossman641]

My god, everyone needs to forget about Brett Favre after 2007 and let this go. He was a great Packer and great for Wisconsin. He's doing soemthing else now and its cool.

Now

[Chevelle2]

We better get him good in Week 4.....Im not sure he will even make it Green Bay.

[mraynrand]

My god, everyone needs to forget about Brett Favre after 2007 and let this go. He was a great Packer and great for Wisconsin. He's doing soemthing else now and its cool.

Disagree. Not cool. Never liked any Viking. Never will. Screw Favre.

[th87]

Don't kid yourself....NOT one of them does.....this is a friggen job. A Job.

True enough. But many don't go so far out of their way to destroy the relationship they had with an organization and the community.

Now please!! This is just silly. You are saying he went out of his way solely for the purpose of destroying his relationship with the GB Packers and with the community??? You can't truly believe that.

Yes, BF did retire...waffled on the retirement deal for several years. But when it came down to the final call, the Packers did not want him back. How can you be pissed at an NFL player that wants to continue to play? It's like you are saying you are just pissed he didn't end his career with the Packers. And in the end he didn't have the final say in that, remember?

I express similar disbelief at what you apparently believe.

The Packers did not want to undo all the progress of the spring to sneak Favre in at the last minute. If someone misses the bus by hours, it's not coming back to pick them up. It's infeasible.

But instead of understanding this predicament, Favre orchestrated a hissy fit and made very public efforts to undermine the Packers. And despite knowing that trades within the division never occur, he initially insisted on that very thing. And he admitted that he was doing this to spite Thompson, and by extension, the Packers. And by extension, Packers fans.

Then he manipulated his way out of NY. Release him "just in case." But he's not going to play - he's retired.

Favre has lied to us over and over and over and over. And then weaseled his way onto our main rival out of spite. How has that not destroyed his relationship with us?

[packerbacker1234]

Don't kid yourself....NOT one of them does.....this is a friggen job. A Job.

True enough. But many don't go so far out of their way to destroy the relationship they had with an organization and the community.

Now please!! This is just silly. You are saying he went out of his way solely for the purpose of destroying his relationship with the GB Packers and with the community??? You can't truly believe that.

Yes, BF did retire...waffled on the retirement deal for several years. But when it came down to the final call, the Packers did not want him back. How can you be pissed at an NFL player that wants to continue to play? It's like you are saying you are just pissed he didn't end his career with the Packers. And in the end he didn't have the final say in that, remember?

I express similar disbelief at what you apparently believe.

The Packers did not want to undo all the progress of the spring to sneak Favre in at the last minute. If someone misses the bus by hours, it's not coming back to pick them up. It's infeasible.

But instead of understanding this predicament, Favre orchestrated a hissy fit and made very public efforts to undermine the Packers. And despite knowing that trades within the division never occur, he initially insisted on that very thing. And he admitted that he was doing this to spite Thompson, and by extension, the Packers. And by extension, Packers fans.

Then he manipulated his way out of NY. Release him "just in case." But he's not going to play - he's retired.

Favre has lied to us over and over and over and over. And then weaseled his way onto our main rival out of spite. How has that not destroyed his relationship with us?

1. It was pretty apparent for at least 3 seasons TT did not want favre as a packer anymore. So he may have missed the bus: But your not undoing anything. It's the same offense with the same players, Favre didn't miss a thing that season. The packers merely said it;s AR time and they wanted to move on. I don't recall trade demands, especially to the vikings, until the "buyout" offer was made. Get payed a lot of money by GB to do whatever, but in return stay retired. That was a bigger slap in the face then a retired player deciding he made a mistake.

It is hard to call it quits, and Favre felt he made a mistake retiring. In this sport, that happens, and can be undone. The packers just did not want any of it.

Lied. Lied about what? When he first retired, I am sure he meant it at the time. He was coming off a playoff pick that ended a fabulous season and a possible SB, and the packers wanted to know pre draft. So, pre draft, he was so emotionally drained from that loss what else could he be thinking? He even admitted he could play, but mentally he just wasn't there. Well, I don't blame him, and I doubt he lied at that time.

He simply changed his mind. A lot of former NFL players warned of it before it happened, because he is not the only one to do this.

What he did last year to get out of the jets... sure it was sort of a cop out, but the jets are the ones that just "let him go". That is their fault, and their loss, not Favre's. Favre fits with the vikings for many reasons, the most important one doesn't even pertain to playing against packers: The playbook. He even said it himself, first practice he was out with the first team calling plays and had no issues there.

Minnesota's playbook is very similar to what Brett knows. Minnesota has a probowl running back, a decent OL, average WR's, and a decent defense with a team that has the same playbook he got use to for 16 seasons. If he was going to play, Minnesota really was the best fit for him.